Board Committees

Human Resources

Mandate

The Human Resources Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its governance responsibilities with respect to human resources matters, and may consider other matters delegated to it by the Board.

The Committee:

a. Reviews and determines performance goals, remuneration and working conditions of the Chief and the Executive Director, as approved by the Board.

b. Approves and reviews all policies and reports related to diversity and inclusion, and make any recommendations to the Board for consideration and approval.

c. When appropriate, reviews confidential employee surveys, including surveys of employee morale, Peel Regional Police culture, employee engagement, and job satisfaction.

d. When appropriate, reviews Peel Regional Police programs for, and performance of, employee hiring, training, retention and  promotions. This also includes particular attention paid to ensuring the police service reflects the community it serves.

e. Annually, reviews the Chief’s processes and plans for the executive development and succession of the Chief, Deputies, Superintendents and Inspectors, and support the Board in carrying out this task.

f. When required, and in consultation with the Chief, reviews and recommends to the Board major changes in the organizational structure of the police service, position descriptions of Deputies and Superintendents, and appointments, retirements, and terminations of executive members. 

Governance & Human Rights

Mandate

The Governance and Human Rights Committee aims to apply a human rights lens on all aspects of Police Services Board governance and policy to enhancing adequate and effective policing in the community and to eliminate systemic racism and anti-racism in policing.

The Committee:

a. Monitors legislative requirements and establish a skills matrix to ensure Board members reflect human rights competencies.

b. Maintains a positive relationship with Peel Regional Police and regularly review the Board's effectiveness in promoting human rights.

c. Addresses Code of Conduct issues and assist the Board in considering governance reasons to act if human rights are not being upheld.

d. Holds an annual off-site/workshop to discuss Board oversight and review policies, including those related to human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

e. Collaborates with community groups, the Ontario Human Rights Commission, and regional and provincial governments to address systemic barriers and root causes of racial inequities and human rights violations in policing.

f. Engages with diverse, Indigenous and LGBTQ2+ people to inform police governance and policy from a human rights perspective.

g. Facilitates discussions and consultations on complaints of racism and racial profiling to ensure human rights are protected.

h. Ensures recommendations from the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan and other sources to eliminate systemic racism and human rights violations from policing are fully implemented.

i. Works with the Ontario Human Rights Commission to coordinate work with the Human Rights Project’s Anti-Racism Advisory Panel to promote and protect human rights.

j. Regularly reviews Board policies to identify areas to strengthen policies from a human rights perspective and to identify gaps in current Board policies.

Finance

Mandate

The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee ensures the Board meets its oversight responsibilities and provides adequate policing in the community in the areas of financial planning, budget preparation and monitoring, auditing, quality assurance and risk management. 

The Committee:

a. Works with the Chief to co-ordinate and develop the annual preparation of the Police Services Board capital and operating budgets.

b. Reviews all matters that may have a significant impact on current and future budgets.

c. Reviews regular budget and audit reporting, work with the Region of Peel in advance of external audit reports, and reviews and maintains a risk register to monitor and mitigate against risks to the Board and Peel Police.

d. Oversees the Peel Regional Police 10-year Facilities plan within the approved capital expenditure for police facilities, using a  strategic long term view of future plans.